I take Xanax only as needed for Panic Attacks. It helps to know that I only have to "hang on" for 15 minutes or so and then it will kick in and work well. I am thrilled with it and don't know what I would do if it wasn't available. Published: September 18, 2007 ::

There is such a stigma attached with these types of drugs but for those of us who truly use it for its intended purpose it is a God send. Published: October 03, 2007 ::

Anxiety is a daily thing for me and I can take a low dose and it helps within 20 minutes. Published: September 18, 2007 ::

This is the only pill that helps me sleep all night and not wake up feeling foggy headed. I have tried ambien, ambien cr, lunesta and sonata before and none of them have worked. Published: October 30, 2007 ::

Im 31 and have been living with Anxiety and Panic attacks since I was 19. Ive tried the Wellbutrins and Zolofts over the years but the side effects were brutal. I have a VERY stressful and high end/demanding sales job with many face to face meetings and presentations. I almost lost my job because I would start having a panic attack in the middle of meetings. My DR. gave me a RX for .25's a few years ago. I took them and they helped, but stopped because everyone told me I would get dependent on them. DONT listen to other people, everyone is different and everyone has different tolerances and addictive personalities. This is the ONLY RX ive tried that doesn't make you feel "drugged" and you can actually function normally. Ive never felt like ive been addicted to them and it is comforting to know I have them when I need them. Point blank they work, dont increase your own dosage and dont drink with them...if you get anxiety attacks or panic attacks, and you feel like you cant even walk into a restraurant, Xanax can help you....and they work quick and last a good amount of time. I believe people who get addicted to them increase there own dosage or abuse them. If you think they have stopped working, unless your a DR., go see one!! If your DR. was understanding enough to prescribe them to you, he/she will listen and help. I hope this has helped others out there with the horrible disease...most of all never give up and think positive. Your not alone, there are more of us out there than you think!!! Published: June 23, 2008 ::

I TAKE A 2 MG. EACH NIGHT AT BED TIME TO HELP ME SLEEP. I TRIED ALOT OF OTHER SLEEP AIDS BUT NOTHING WORKED. THIS IS THE ONLY DRUG THAT WORK'S FOR ME. I DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG FOR ANY OTHER REASON AND WOULD NEVER TAKE IT DURING THE DAYTIME, ONLY WHEN I'M READY FOR SLEEP AT BEDTIME. Published: November 18, 2007 ::

I have been on this medication for at least 2 years. I tae 3-1mg perday, along with 40mgs of Prozac. Sometimes if I am overstressed I take one mg at midnight. Published: September 18, 2007 ::

I started having anxiety attacks in February. One night the ambulance was called as my breathing caused me to pass out. A little oxygen, and I was fine. Two nights later I was in the ER with chest pain. I knew I was dying. I am 22 years old and was admitted in front of the 50 or so people there because they thought I might be having heart problems. EKG showed normal. Chest x-rays showed normal. Pain in my rib area, tightness and pressure on my chest and shoulders, and irregular breathing and heart beats. My blood pressure was 98/68 and my pulse was 140. The doctor gave me a Xanax .5 mg and my problems were solved. (At least until I could be given something else.) He prescribed me Lexapro with Xanax and the Lexapro didn't work. I was to take the Xanax 3 times daily, but instead just took it as needed with the attacks, and in no time, they were under control. Was then placed on Zoloft, and given Xanax (again, to take every 8 hours, but I still only take as needed) and life has become great again. Zoloft is taken between 8 and 9 PM and Xanax if needed (sometimes for sleep, too) and my life ROCKS! My husband says he can finally stand me again, and my mom (who lives 2 states away) says she no longer worries about me at night. It is my miracle drug. I will never go above .5 mg however, because I know plenty of strung out people who got that way from Xanax bars. I would recommend it to anyone with serious anxiety attacks. I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. Published: July 06, 2008 ::